“Based on self determination.”
Why?
I told you I’m not going to convince you and you won’t convince me. It’s more important that we share a common ground. The argument itself is a waste of time. Where does it end?
I don’t know what religion you are. Let’s say you belong to a Protestant denomination (again, not trying to offend you. For the sake of the argument your specific religious belief doesn’t matter).
I ask you why? You proceed to write a 10-page explanation of your beliefs about Jesus and everything else. Let’s say you convince me and by the common parlance I become “saved”.
What about the Catholics? What about the Mormons? The Muslims? The Buddhists? IT NEVER ENDS.
I choose to wait and see and live my life minus all that bickering.